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Benefits and Risks of PEG Tubes
August 22, 2016
What are some potential benefits and risks of PEG tube use? Read More
Dysphagia (Adult) Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Auditory Processing Disorder Referral Criteria
August 16, 2016
What is the typical referral criteria for a child suspected of having an auditory processing disorder? Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)
Sensitivity versus Specificity
August 8, 2016
What is the difference between sensitivity and specificity, and why is it important? Read More
Apraxia Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Early Intervention Language Disorder(s) School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Reporting Abuse or Neglect
July 29, 2016
What should I do if I suspect abuse but my employer discourages me from reporting, because they do not want to deal with legal issues? Read More
Early Intervention Ethics Language Disorder(s) Professional Issues School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Eligibility for Special Education
July 25, 2016
Who makes the decisions about a child’s eligibility for special education and related services? Read More
Apraxia Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Language Disorder(s) School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Transitioning a Child to Oral Feedings
July 18, 2016
What factors need to be considered when transitioning a child from tube feeding to oral feedings? Read More
Dysphagia (Adult)
Conflict Management Tips for Supervisors
June 6, 2016
What can supervisors do to manage conflict more effectively? Read More
Supervision
Service Delivery Models for Clients with Cognitive-Communication Disorders
May 18, 2016
What service delivery models are typically used with clients with cognitive-communication disorders? Read More
Aphasia Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Hospice and Palliative Care
May 9, 2016
What is the distinction between hospice and palliative care? Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Billing for One Evaluation
May 2, 2016
Why are there different evaluations for cognitive, versus voice, versus dysphagia, etc.? I have been told that I can just bill for one, and the others need to be stuck under treatment. Read More
Documentation and Reimbursement Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Sleep Hygiene and ADHD
April 25, 2016
"What is sleep hygiene and how does that help ADHD?" Read More
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) School Intervention and Collaboration in Schools
Diagnosing Dementia
April 18, 2016
Can SLPs diagnose dementia? What should I do if I see signs and there is no diagnosis? Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
When to Re-evaluate a Patient in a SNF
April 11, 2016
What does it mean to “re-evaluate as needed” in terms of providing services to patients in skilled nursing facilities? Read More
Documentation and Reimbursement Dysphagia (Adult) Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
April 5, 2016
What is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)? Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Distinguishing the Normal Aging Swallow from Dysphagia
March 15, 2016
How can normal swallow variability in aging be distinguished from a truly disordered swallow? Read More
Dysphagia (Adult) Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Common Symptoms of Head Injury
March 7, 2016
What are the most common symptoms of a head injury? Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Signs and Symptoms of Concussion
March 1, 2016
What are the signs and symptoms of concussion? Read More
Veterans Affairs (VA) courses
Early Speech Sound Disorders And Risk For Literacy Difficulties
February 9, 2016
Why are children with early speech sound disorders at risk for literacy difficulties? Read More
Articulation, Phonology, and Speech Sound Disorders
What is the OASIS?
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February 3, 2016
What is the OASIS and who does it assess? Read More
Compliance and Regulatory Documentation and Reimbursement Veterans Affairs (VA) courses